March 12, 2020: SOAP #3752:  Deuteronomy 19-21; Galatians 3

Scripture:  Galatians (NIV) 3:11 Clearly no-one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” 12 The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.”

Observation:  To have an acceptable, holy life before God, one would have to perfectly live by the law.  But that is impossible to accomplish because all have sinned.  In regard to living perfectly, there is no one righteous, not even one.

So, how is one to live?  Those forgiven based on the perfect sacrifice of sinless blood are to live by faith.  Their faith is that the death of Jesus is accepted as payment for their sins.  When I live by faith, people can see my faith.  It makes a difference that can be seen.

Application:   So, how do I LIVE by faith?   Here are some thoughts:  I live grateful; my words and deeds will express appreciation   My words and deeds are to express His life within me.  The fruit of the Holy Spirit is increasing in my life.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, may your presence in me be easily seen by those around me. Amen

Pastor Leon
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